Question

Asnwer the following questions.
1. Explain the five provisions given under the 'Right to Equality'.
2. 'Our Fundamental Rights are not absolute or unilimited' Support the statement by giving any five
suitable examples.
3. Classify Directive Principles of State Policy into four main categories. Explain each of them briefly.
4. Highlight the main provisions of the Right to Freedom.
5. Inspite of freedom of religion, why does communal tension persist in certain parts of the country some
times? Suggest ways and means to establish communal harmony.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The right to equality includes equality before the law, the prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, gender or place of birth, equality of opportunity in matters of employment, the abolition of untouchability and abolition of titles.
2. (i) The citizens have the right to express themselves, but there should be no hate speech according to the constitution. (ii) The constitution gives the right to choose, however it also has to safeguard ethnic minorities. (iii) The constitution gives freedom of speech but there is censorship as well.